Head to head · Yoga & Pilates
CRZ YOGA Butterluxe High Waisted Lounge Legging 25"/28" vs Lululemon Align High-Rise Pant 28"
Our top pick and runner-up from Best Yoga Pants for Women in 2026: Buttery-Soft, Squat-Proof, and Studio-Ready, compared on price, rating, and the trade-offs that decide it.
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Top pick
CRZ YOGA Butterluxe High Waisted Lounge Legging 25"/28"
The Amazon yoga pant we recommend most often, and the one most people should start with.
Pros
- +Closest Amazon fabric to Nulu we have handled, at a third of the price
- +Choice of 25" or 28" inseam and a huge color list
- +Hidden waistband pocket for a key or card
Cons
- −Waistband can fold over on very short torsos during deep twists
Runner-up
Lululemon Align High-Rise Pant 28"
Still the reference point for studio yoga pants, provided you treat them as yoga pants and not gym leggings.
Pros
- +Nulu fabric is the softest, lightest material in this roundup
- +Hidden waistband pocket and a wide, non-digging waistband
- +Fully opaque in forward folds in every color we tested
- +Sizes 0–20 on Amazon, with 25" and 28" inseams
Cons
- −Pills quickly if worn for anything abrasive, and sits at the top of the price range
Side by side
At a glance
| CRZ YOGA Butterluxe High Waisted Lounge Legging 25"/28" | Lululemon Align High-Rise Pant 28" | |
|---|---|---|
| Our rating | 4.6/5 | 4.8/5 |
| Price | $32.00 | $98.00 |
| Strongest point | Closest Amazon fabric to Nulu we have handled, at a third of the price | Nulu fabric is the softest, lightest material in this roundup |
| Main drawback | Waistband can fold over on very short torsos during deep twists | Pills quickly if worn for anything abrasive, and sits at the top of the price range |
Choose the CRZ YOGA Butterluxe High Waisted Lounge Legging 25"/28" if
- You want closest Amazon fabric to Nulu we have handled, at a third of the price.
- You want choice of 25" or 28" inseam and a huge color list.
- You want hidden waistband pocket for a key or card.
Choose the Lululemon Align High-Rise Pant 28" if
- You want nulu fabric is the softest, lightest material in this roundup.
- You want hidden waistband pocket and a wide, non-digging waistband.
- You want fully opaque in forward folds in every color we tested.
FAQ
Questions people ask
Which is cheaper, the CRZ YOGA Butterluxe High Waisted Lounge Legging 25"/28" or the Lululemon Align High-Rise Pant 28"?
The CRZ YOGA Butterluxe High Waisted Lounge Legging 25"/28" is the less expensive option at about $32.00, versus $98.00 for the Lululemon Align High-Rise Pant 28". Prices move; the buttons on this page show the current Amazon price.
Which one did FlexWearLab rate higher?
We rated the Lululemon Align High-Rise Pant 28" 4.8/5 and the CRZ YOGA Butterluxe High Waisted Lounge Legging 25"/28" 4.6/5 in our Best Yoga Pants for Women in 2026: Buttery-Soft, Squat-Proof, and Studio-Ready. Still the reference point for studio yoga pants, provided you treat them as yoga pants and not gym leggings.
Where can I buy the CRZ YOGA Butterluxe High Waisted Lounge Legging 25"/28" and the Lululemon Align High-Rise Pant 28"?
Both are sold on Amazon; the links on this page go to the current listings. Add-to-cart links put the item straight in your basket.
Full testing notes
Best Yoga Pants for Women in 2026: Buttery-Soft, Squat-Proof, and Studio-Ready →We tested the best yoga pants for women in 2026, from Lululemon Align to CRZ Yoga and Colorfulkoala. Rise, inseam, opacity, pockets, and sizing compared.
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